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Whoa! I forgot to update--I am down to 227 lbs now. Haven't posted for a while!! Jodie

I am 7 months out from sugery, last fill was 5/10/2008, I had 7cc's in a 10cc band. No problems until week before last. Had a round of awful reflux (never before), was so tight feeling for 1 1/2 days I could barely keep anything down, couldn't sleep lying down, all came up. Finally cleared up and back to normal after the day and 1/2. Thought I must have ate something that stuck. This week it happened again, except on the second day it did not get better, and then I got the hic cups that came and went constantly for over 24 hours. Needless to say yesterday my doc ordered an upper GI. The thin Barium wouldn't even go down. I had a slippage, and I was totally swollen up whick blocked my opening. After spending all day at the hospital, I was finally released to my Doctor's office across the street and he did a complete Unfill. :cool:....But he said after 2 weeks the swelling should be gone and the band should fit back into place, and we will start the refill process w/5ccs. I am disappointed, but thrilled that it doesn't involve another surgery at this time. I have lost approx 60 lbs since surgrey. I had about 3 months of very slow weight loss. The past 2 months I believe I hit my sweet spot and had lost about 4-6 lbs a month. I have to be very good this unrestricted 2 weeks, as I just started my vacation. He said it was possible that I didn't chew well on something 2 weeks ago that started the slippage, but that we may not ever know. Anyone else have this happen?? Jodie

I have read were several people went back within a week. I have a desk job, had surgery on Thursday and went back to work Monday. Each person is different. As you surgeon what he thinks.

I am 3 weeks post band, haven't been sick, or had any trouble. I have been on 3 days Clear liquids after surgery, and full liquids after that. Mostly powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury protien shakes, low-fat yogart and lots of soup! Now after my first day starting on mushies and introducing heavier foods, I felt some nausea almost everyday. Just a little for a few hours at a time. Do you think it is from eating scrambled egg, chicken salad, re-fried Beans?? Or maybe I have just picked up a bug? Not horrible, but weird to have problems now.

I had to lose 5% body weight, which was 14 lbs, I had lost some additional waiting for insurance approval, about 5 lbs then on the optifast for 2 weeks prior to surgery ( l lost about 10 lbs). I gained 11 pounds from fluid when I got home from surgery, but at my first check up 3 weeks after surgery I lost another 13 lbs. For a total of 42 pounds since September. Band date was 12/13. It is going much slower now, I am on mushies for about 2 1/2 more weeks. Hope this helps. Jodie

I just got banded Thursday the 13th, and went back to work on Monday the 17th for about 2/3 of the day. Worked over 1 hour on Tuesday, and worked 10 hours today. But, I work at a desk, it makes a huge difference on what you do. I also had a textbook surgery, no problems. I didn't have alot of sick time, it is a fairly new job. If you have the time, take it to heal as best you can! Good Luck! Jodie

missmonazz, I was banded the 13th too! I am also having the loud gurgling noises, and loooose stools. Just started yesterday. I went back to work (desk job) today. I only stayed a little past lunch, came home and took a good long nap! I really don't have any problems, except I got soo sore from sitting straight up in a chair at the desk. I work at a huge industrial construction site, so trips to the potty room are not a problem, and if I have too much gas, I doubt anyone would even notice!! LOL! Congrats on your band, we are embarking on an amazing journey. Keep in touch. Jodie

I am newly banded!! December 13th. I am feeling much better today. Yesterday was quite nauseating. I haven't had the gas pain, or vomiting. My incisions are sore when I move too fast, but liquid tylenol is working on that. I am going to work tomorrow, maybe just a few hours at at time each day. I work for an industrial electrical company, at a large construction site. I do payroll. Mostly sit at a desk. More mental stress than anything physical. I am 46, married for almost 23 yrs, have 2 grown step-daughters, one 19 yr old son in college and a 13 yr old daughter still at home. Oh, and I am blessed w/4 grandchildren from those beautiful step daughters. Looking forward to being IN the action w/my family from now on. Racing, boating, hanging out at the playground. Riding the rides at Holiday World w/the kids. Being able to physically go on some of the mission trips my friends go on and do something other than cook! The liquids after have been harder for me than anything before. I get to have full liquids tomorrow. I can't wait for yogart, Soup, and Protein drinks again!!! Best of luck to you all, Jodie

Thursday is the BIG day!! I am getting sooooo excited. And a little nervous! I hope all the newest bandsters are doing well in their recovery! This is going to be a great Christmas. I have done well so far on the pre op diet of optifast, I really dread not having anything to eat or drink the day of surgery. My surgery is not until 3:30pm and I have such a dry mouth from my normal meds and I guess the optifast. I have decided to go on to work for 1/2 day so I can keep my mind off of the drinking thing. grannyk-hang in there, we all have our days. Or else we wouldn't be here at all!! Jodie

I have been trying for a while too. Not overly computer knowledgeable!!! Just wanted to see if it works today!! Jodie

Good Luck to all the new bandsters to be this week! I will be thinking of you every day!! I am on the pre diet, and counting down to 11 days. You are all in my prayers---keep us updated. Jodie

I am finishing day 2 of pre-op optifast diet. I too, had a headache all day yesterday and most of this morning. I didn't really think about it being from the sugar withdrawal. Well I am better now. I don't care for the optifast soup, but the drinks are all right and the snack bar is decent too. I can't believe I am looking forward to the full liquid diet after surgery. When I can have runny yogurt, because I love my sugar-free yogurt!! My surgery is on December 13th. I have to say that I am sooo lucky to have the support of not just my family, but my friends, co workers and bible study group. They (my study group) on purpose didin't have snacks last night so I wouldn't be tempted. But they didn't tell me, so I brought my snack bar!! LOL! My co worker is going to do the slim fast for a few weeks w/me at lunch too. You all sound like you are doing great! Hang in there, when I get a little hungry, I get a drink of water and remember, I can do this for one day---Tomorrow I will start another one day. Jodie